A FLOOD alert has been placed on rivers across the area as Storm Gerrit continues to hit the region.

The warning includes the River Churn in the Cirencester area, the River Thames and its small tributaries from Calcutt to Lechlade as well as the Upper Bristol Avon area including Malmesbury.

However, it is understood property flooding is not expected on the River Churn or the River Thames. 

There is also currently a road closures due to flooding inlcuding the Main Road from Harnhill to near Cirencester as well as Cerney Wick Lane in Cerney Wick

The alert reads: “River levels are rising due to rainfall.

“Flooding is forecast to affect locations with low lying land expected to be most affected. Flooding is possible from December 28.
 

Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard: Alerts have been issued across the area for the River Churn, the River Thames and Upper Bristol Avon Alerts have been issued across the area for the River Churn, the River Thames and Upper Bristol Avon (Image: Handout)

“We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area and we will continue to monitor levels closely.

“Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.”

Road closures in Gloucestershire 

  • Main Road from Harnhill to Driffield near Cirencester
  • Cerney Wick Lane, Cerney Wick
  • Wainlode Lane, Apperley / Norton
  • Rock Street, Chaceley
  • Stock Lane, Chaceley
  • Northway Lane, Tewkesbury
  • Walton Cardiff Road, Tewkesbury
  • Swilgate Road, Tewkesbury
  • Gander Lane, Tewkesbury
  • St Mary's Road, Tewkesbury
  • B4213 by the Haw Bridge
  • Church Road, Tirley
  • Town Street, Tirley
  • Ham Road, Tirley
  • Naas Lane, Brookthorpe